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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 494.46 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 494.46 and 225.66 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 494.46 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/494.46 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 494.46 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 111,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,579.84/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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